Description
Synopsis: This is a Best Value Two-Step Design-Build construction project. The acquisition is for the design and construction of the Chase Hall Barracks Construct New Annex-E at the U. S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT. The scope of the project consists of the construction of a 150-room four-story dormitory addition to Chase Hall Barracks. Chase Hall is an aging dormitory facility, consisting of four connected wings (Annexes A, B. C and D), constructed in several phases between 1932 and 1970. The existing annexes are scheduled for renovation in five phases between 2008 and 2016. Construction of the new addition (Annex E) will provide “swing” berthing space for cadets during each phase of the renovations. Annex E will match the existing buildings architectural style and materials. The estimated magnitude of this construction project is more than $10,000,000.00. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this acquisition is 236116 and the small business size standard is $28.5 Million. The estimated time for completion is 650 days. THIS SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED AS 100% SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. The Congress in authorizing and funding this project has established certain cost limitations for the project. No award can be made for the design and construction of this project which, with allowances for government imposed contingencies and overhead, exceeds the statutory authorization. Proposals whose price for design and construction exceed the funds available may be rejected. The solicitation, when issued, will be formatted as a RFP in accordance with the requirements designated by sections of the FAR 15.203 for a competitive negotiated procurement utilizing the authorized Two-Phase Design-Build selection procedures of FAR 36.3. This method permits evaluation of proposals based on price competition, technical merit and other factors; permits impartial and comprehensive evaluation of offerors’ proposals; permits discussions if necessary; and ensures selection of the source whose performance provides best value to the Government. A detailed project description and overall project performance requirements for this project will be included in the Request for Proposals (RFP) package. The solicitation criteria relies upon industry standards, where allowable, to afford the offeror a degree of design flexibility while meeting certain specific project requirements. The successful contractor must design and construct a complete and usable facility, as described in the RFP documents. One solicitation will be issued covering both phases. Proposals will be evaluated in Phase I to determine which offerors will submit proposals for Phase II, and an amendment will be issued to those selected offerors. Selection of offerors for involvement in Phase II will be based on technical approach and performance capability. Detailed project design requirements will then be added by amendment to the solicitation at the start of the Phase II stage of the Request for Proposals. In accordance with FAR 36.3, this procurement will consist of two phases and can be summarized as follows: Phase I. Proposals will be evaluated in the following desending order of importance: (1) Recent Relevant Past Performance of Offeror’s Team. (2) Technical Approach (but no detailed design or technical information). (3) Organization. (4) Past Performance on Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women Owned Small Businesses. Phase II – Only those offerors selected in Phase I will be allowed to proceed into Phase II. A maximum of five (5) offerors will advance to Phase II. Proposals shall include Pro Forma Requirements and Financial Statement. The Proposals will be evaluated on the following technical factors. The rated technical evaluation criteria under Phase II, and price, are considered equal. (1) Recent Relevant Past Performance. (2) Key Personnel Experience and Qualifications. (3) Preliminary Project Schedule. (4) Preliminary Quality Control Plans. A solicitation for Phase I Request for Proposal (RFP) will be available for viewing and downloading on September 13, 2005. The date for receipt of Phase I proposals for Solicitation HSCG47-05-R-3EFK17 is October 13, 2005 at 2:00pm EDT in Norfolk, Virginia. THE SOLICITATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLY BY INTERNET AT http://www2.eps.gov/spg/DHS-DR/USCG/USCGFDCCA/postdatePrevDays_1.html Any prospective offerors and plan rooms MUST register themselves on the website. The official planholders list will be created from the internet registration and will be available from the website only. Amendments will be posted on the website for downloading. This will be the normal method of distributing amendments, therefore, it is the offeror’s responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to this solicitation. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all offers at any time prior to award; to negotiate with any or all offerors; to award the contract to other than the offeror submitting the lowest total price; to award to the offeror submitting the highest technically rated or the lowest total price proposal and to award to the offeror submitting the proposal determined to be the most advantageous Best Value to the Government. OFFERORS WILL BE ADVISED AN AWARD MAY BE MADE IN PHASE II WITHOUT DISCUSSION OR ANY CONTACT CONCERNING THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED. Phase II proposals will be requested initially on the most favorable price and technical terms. Offerors should not assume that they would be contacted or afforded an opportunity to qualify, discuss, or revise their proposals. However, the Government reserves the right to clarify certain aspects of proposals or conduct discussions providing an opportunity for the offeror to revise its proposal. Unsuccessful offerors participating in Phase II of the project will not be eligible to receive stipends or compensation for proposal preparation costs. Offers will not be publicly opened. The number of offers received, the identify of offers received, the amount of any offer or relative standing of the offers will not be disclosed to anyone until the time of contract award. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Offerors are required to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award of a contract. Registration in the CCR database can be accomplished at the website http://www.ccr.gov . You are encouraged to register as soon as possible. All new contracts can ONLY be made to contractors who are registered in CCR. *****HSCG47-05-R-3EFK17